Whole-Child Development
A child-centred programme developing all five areas of the national early years framework in balance.
A solid foundation for the earliest years
The preschool programme at Hoa Mai follows the framework of the Ministry of Education & Training, combined with a child-centred teaching approach.
Every day at school is a chance for children to explore, move, communicate, create and learn to become a better version of themselves.
Children develop fully through:
- Discovery & Thinking: Building observation, logical thinking and problem-solving.
- Language & Communication: Developing Vietnamese, self-expression and confident interaction.
- Physical: Daily movement that builds health and positive habits.
- Art & Creativity: Music, art and activities that open up the imagination.
- Social Skills: Learning to cooperate, share, be independent and respect others.
English Through Play, Interaction & Everyday Experiences
English at Hoa Mai is woven into daily life through songs, games, movement and direct interaction.
Rather than academic pressure, children meet English naturally, building listening comprehension, quick responses and confidence in conversation.
Programme focus:
- Natural Listening: Becoming familiar with English sounds and intonation through everyday communication.
- Speaking & Interaction: Encouraging children to use English in familiar situations.
- Learning Through Play: Learning vocabulary and sentence patterns through games, music and movement.
- Confidence Building: Creating a safe environment where children speak up and express themselves.
- Everyday English: Linking English to real activities rather than worksheets alone.
Explore the world – Experience – Grow
Extracurricular activities at Hoa Mai take children beyond the classroom to explore the world, develop their talents and build skills for life.
Through hands-on activities, festivals, projects and talent programmes, children:
- Discover: Widening understanding of nature, people and the world around them.
- Experiences: Learning by doing, by watching and by taking part directly.
- Talent Development: Music, art, movement and creative activities.
- Life Skills: Independence, cooperation, communication and age-appropriate problem solving.
- Confident Self-Expression: Chances to perform, share ideas and discover their own interests.
Every experience is a lesson. Every day at Hoa Mai is a step towards growing up.
The foundations of the Hoa Mai programme
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Learning Through Experience
Children learn by playing, exploring and experiencing the real world every day.
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Child-Centred
Activities are designed around each child’s own needs, interests and abilities.
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An Environment That Invites Discovery
Open spaces with many activity corners, so children choose, explore and learn for themselves.
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All-Round Skill Development
A focus on independence, communication, cooperation, creativity and problem solving.
Five areas of whole-child development
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Cognitive Development
Discovery, logical thinking and problem solving
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Language Development
Vietnamese, English and communication skills
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Physical Development
Movement, sport and healthy habits
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Creative & Aesthetic Development
Music, fine art and artistic appreciation
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Social & Emotional Development
Life skills, cooperation, responsibility and sharing